When Mortenson returns to Pakistan with money for the Korphe school, Abdul Shah, the watchman • at the hotel, says, "By the merciful light of Allah Almighty, tomorrow we make much bargain." What does Shah mean? What do the act of bargaining and the mention of Allah reveal about Shah’s culture? How is it similar or different to your culture?
Describe how Mortenson feels before a branch of a poplar tree "smacked him in the face." How do these feelings compare to his feelings toward the end of the chapter?
What misunderstanding occurs in this chapter?
Chapters 7–9
Mortenson has great news to deliver to Haji Ali about the school, but first he takes tea. What does this reveal about Mortenson? What does taking tea reveal about the Balti culture and traditions? Why is this significant to the story? Describe a custom or a tradition of hospitality from your culture.
What new obstacle does Mortenson face in this chapter?
Retell, in your own words, the hunt that Mortenson participates in. How does this hunt reflect the values and traditions of the Balti community?
When Mortenson returns to Pakistan with money for the Korphe school, Abdul Shah, the watchman • at the hotel, says, "By the merciful light of Allah Almighty, tomorrow we make much bargain." What does Shah mean? What do the act of bargaining and the mention of Allah reveal about Shah’s culture? How is it similar or different to your culture?
Describe how Mortenson feels before a branch of a poplar tree "smacked him in the face." How do these feelings compare to his feelings toward the end of the chapter?
What misunderstanding occurs in this chapter?
Chapters 7–9
Mortenson has great news to deliver to Haji Ali about the school, but first he takes tea. What does this reveal about Mortenson? What does taking tea reveal about the Balti culture and traditions? Why is this significant to the story? Describe a custom or a tradition of hospitality from your culture.
What new obstacle does Mortenson face in this chapter?
Retell, in your own words, the hunt that Mortenson participates in. How does this hunt reflect the values and traditions of the Balti community?